Indiana University Bloomington campus
Bloomington, United States
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Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington·university

#401

QS Rank

$35,000

Tuition/yr

59,118

Enrollment

About Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is the flagship campus of Indiana University and is its largest campus, with over 48,000 students. Established as the state's seminary in 1820, the name was changed to "Indiana College" in 1829 and to "Indiana University" in 1838.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#401
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#201
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#151
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#93

Campus & Location

Province

IN

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 800–1,300/mo | Food: USD 340–540/mo | College town; very affordable. Indiana University's Kelley Business School is nationally ranked.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.indiana.edu. Information may change — verify with Indiana University Bloomington’s official website before applying.